Melhania acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 231 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450944
Common Names
- Acuminata Melhania
- Acuminata Melhania
- Acuminata Melhania
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- Melhania acuminata acuminata [unknown]
Description
Melhania acuminata (also called Acuminate Melhania, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with small, round leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in shallow waters and wet soils.
Uses & Benefits
Melhania acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Melhania acuminata var. agnosta (K.Schum.) WildFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melhania acuminata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Melhania acuminata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one growing point. The divisions should then be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Melhania acuminata
Melhania acuminata can be found in the United States, in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Melhania acuminata FAQ
What type of plant is Melhania acuminata?
Melhania acuminata is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Melhania acuminata native to?
Melhania acuminata is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
What is the growth habit of Melhania acuminata?
Melhania acuminata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall.
Species in the Melhania genus
Melhania albiflora, Melhania acuminata, Melhania coriacea, Melhania engleriana, Melhania denhamii, Melhania carrissoi, Melhania cannabina, Melhania brachycarpa, Melhania beguinotii, Melhania incana, Melhania futteyporensis, Melhania forbesii, Melhania hiranensis, Melhania velutina, Melhania tomentosa, Melhania stipulosa, Melhania steudneri, Melhania somalensis, Melhania zavattarii, Melhania kelleri, Melhania javanica, Melhania magnifolia, Melhania jaberi, Melhania phillipsiae, Melhania ovata, Melhania quercifolia, Melhania oblongifolia, Melhania muricata, Melhania sidoides, Melhania latibracteolata, Melhania praemorsa, Melhania substricta, Melhania volleseniana, Melhania corchoriflora, Melhania tulearensis, Melhania apiculata, Melhania perrieri, Melhania menafe, Melhania itampoloensis, Melhania mananarensis, Melhania andrahomanensis, Melhania ambovombeensis, Melhania decaryana, Melhania fruticosa, Melhania humbertii, Melhania spathulata, Melhania poissonii, Melhania fiherenanensis, Melhania vohipalensis, Melhania minutissima,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2506476: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.